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Definitions

heroics

NOUN
boast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bluster
STRONG
avowal bombast braggadocio bravado exaggeration gasconade grandiloquence joy pretension pride self-satisfaction swank treasure vaunt
WEAK
pride and joy
Antonyms
STRONG
humility modesty
WEAK
deprecation
NOUN
rescue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delivery recovery relief salvage
STRONG
deliverance disembarrassment disentanglement emancipation exploit extrication feat heroism liberation performance ransom reclaiming reclamation recovering redemption release salvation saving
Antonyms
STRONG
failure
WEAK
danger peril

Example Sentences

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After a stellar career that included Olympic gold in 2016, Ryder Cup heroics and reaching No. 1 in the world, it began to look like time was catching up to Rose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

For those who have followed Dowman's short but exciting career, these achievements and his goalscoring heroics have come as no surprise.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The playoff-chasing Orlando Magic edged another thriller against the Dallas Mavericks thanks to last-gasp heroics by Jalen Suggs.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

He was key to their wins in 2019 and 2022, of course, but also on the field for their most recent Ashes win and Ben Stokes' heroics at Headingley.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Mother hesitated to write me of it, for fear a broken heart might lead me to some front-line heroics.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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